Vocabulary
The chief executive of a nation.
President
How long is a presidential term?
4 years
Which amendment limited the President to only serving 2 terms?
22nd Amendment
The President appointed a new commander to the army. He is acting as ______.
Commander-in-Chief
1. Carry out the laws of the land
2. Prepare the annual budget
3. Appoint cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges
4. Oversee the federal bureaucracy
What would be a good name for this list?
Powers of the President
A rule or command given by the President that has the power of a law.
Executive Order
How old do you have to be to become president?
35 years old
Which type of vote is used to elect the President and Vice President?
Electoral Vote
Former President Bush visits people in the hospital who were victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks. He is acting as _____________.
Chief Citizen
Who are unelected people who work within different departments in the Executive Branch?
Civil Servants
An annual speech to a joint session of Congress that outlines the President's plan for new policies and laws.
State of the Union
How long do you have to live in the US to be President?
14 Years
What is it called when whoever receives the most popular votes gets all of the electoral votes for the state?
Winner-take-all System
President Trump hosts Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House. He is acting as _________.
Chief Diplomat
What is one way the President can influence public policy?
State of the Union Address
Propose legislation
Approve or veto legislation
Appoint officials who help carry out the laws
Issue executive acts and orders
Appeal directly through the media and communications with citizens
The group of advisors to the president that includes the heads of the top-level executive departments
Cabinet
True or False: You just have to be a citizen to be eligible for president.
FALSE; you have to be a NATURAL BORN citizen
Which amendment changed the way the president and vice president were elected?
12th Amendment
The President hosted a fundraiser to raise money for an election campaign. He is acting as _________.
Chief of Party
The President is suddenly unable to serve and the Vice President takes over. This is known as _____.
The Order of Succession
A part of the government where most decisions are made by appointed officials and workers rather than elected officials.
Bureaucracy
How many terms can you serve as president?
2 terms
Which amendment helped explain what would happen if the president is unable to serve?
25th Amendment
The President suggested a new idea for a law. He is acting as _______.
Chief Legislator
How many votes must the president get to win the election?
270 Electoral Votes